UAAP has suspended University of the East Nick Abanto after his left hand hit Ateneo de Manila University's Will Navarro.
The incident occurred at the 6:33 mark of the first quarter, as the players scrambled for the rebound.
UAAP basketball commissioner Jensen Ilagan said that based on the technical review of the tournament, Abanto found that he had deliberately hit his head on Navarro's head.
Ilagan added that he decided to call Abanto unsportsmalike foul.
Navarro also had to be released from court.
Abanto finished with 6 markers, 2 rebounds and 1 assists in the UE losing game against Ateneo, which finished 50-84.
The UE has been eliminated from the Final Four contention.